# N972FD: 1998 Boeing 757-28A

- Status: Valid registration
- Airframe: [Boeing 757-28A](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-28a) (registry code 1384976, 249 seats)
- Engine: [Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 series](https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rb211-535e4-series) (registry code 54223)
- Data sheets: [TCDS E12EU](https://openairdocs.org/tcds/E12EU) (Rolls-Royce Deutschland Ltd & Co KG) (OpenAirDocs)
- Serial number: 28203
- Year built: 1998
- Type: Fixed wing multi engine
- Engine type: Turbo-fan
- Airworthiness: Standard, transport
- Airworthiness date: July 17, 2013
- Certificate issued: November 13, 2012
- Expires: November 30, 2028
- Mode S code: AD8B94
- Registered owner: [Federal Express Corp](https://openairdocs.org/faa-owner/FEDERAL%20EXPRESS%20CORP)
- Location: [Memphis, TN](https://openairdocs.org/faa-place/TN/Memphis)
- Owner type: Corporation
- Owner's area on the map: 35.0351° N, 89.9272° W: Placed by OpenAirDocs at the center of ZIP code 38118, within about 3 miles (OpenAirDocs). The owner's mailing address, not where the aircraft is based
- FAA registry: https://registry.faa.gov/AircraftInquiry/Search/NNumberResult?nNumberTxt=972FD
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N972FD

From the FAA registry file of October 24, 2026. ADs below are matched by the registry's airframe and engine model codes. They may apply; each AD's applicability can narrow it by serial number, part number or installed equipment. This is not a compliance determination. The registry lists only the engine series, so ADs for every Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 model are included.

## ADs that may apply (OpenAirDocs): 20 in force

### Matched by airframe (Boeing 757-28A)

None in force.

### Matched by engine (Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 series)

- [AD 2024-10-06](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2024-10-06): Engine (Turbine/Turboprop) · Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-C-37. Effective Jun 27, 2024
- [AD 2020-08-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2020-08-03): Turbine Engine Compressor Section · Rolls-Royce Deutschland RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-B-75 and 1 more. Effective May 18, 2020
- [AD 2017-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2017-24-08): Fuel control/Turbine engines · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-C-37. Effective Jan 16, 2018
- [AD 2016-03-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2016-03-04): Life-limited rotating parts · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-C-37. Effective Mar 15, 2016
- [AD 2013-23-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-23-17): High-pressure (HP) and intermediate-pressure (IP) turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-C-37 and 3 more. Effective Dec 11, 2013
- [AD 2013-16-23](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-16-23): Cracked and distorted FCL metering panel · Rolls-Royce RB211-524B-02, RB211-524B2-19, RB211-524B3-02 and 13 more. Effective Oct 8, 2013
- [AD 2012-25-09](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-25-09): Intermediate-pressure (IP) turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-524G2-19, RB211-524G2-T-19, RB211-524G3-19 and 10 more. Effective Feb 6, 2013
- [AD 2012-02-11](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2012-02-11): LP turbine stage 1, 2, and 3 discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-B-75 and 1 more. Effective Mar 6, 2012
- [AD 2009-20-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2009-20-14): Eddy current inspection (ECI) · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Nov 17, 2009
- [AD 2008-20-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-20-04): HP turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-524B-02 and 26 more. Effective Nov 3, 2008
- [AD 2006-11-05 R2](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-05-R2): High pressure compressor (HPC) · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-524B-02 and 27 more. Effective Feb 21, 2008
- [AD 2007-14-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2007-14-07): Fluorescent penetrant inspections (FPI) · Rolls-Royce RB211-524B-02, RB211-524B-B-02, RB211-524B2-19 and 21 more. Effective Aug 16, 2007
- [AD 2006-17-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-17-12): High pressure (HP) turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-37 and 3 more. Effective Sep 27, 2006
- [AD 2004-19-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-19-04): Critical Life-Limited Rotating Engine Parts · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-524B-02 and 27 more. Effective Nov 1, 2004
- [AD 2004-01-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-21): Frount engine mount housing · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-524B-02 and 27 more. Effective Feb 27, 2004
- [AD 2003-10-03 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-10-03-R1): High pressure (HP) turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Jun 20, 2003
- [AD 2001-19-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-19-05): High Speed Gearbox Drive · Rolls-Royce RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and 1 more. Effective Oct 11, 2001
- [AD 2000-09-14](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2000-09-14): Radial Drive Steady Bearings · Rolls-Royce RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and 1 more. Effective Jul 11, 2000
- [AD 97-02-12](https://openairdocs.org/ad/97-02-12): Fuel Flow Governor (FFG) · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Apr 4, 1997
- [AD 87-25-04](https://openairdocs.org/ad/87-25-04): Fuel Quantity Indication System · Rolls-Royce RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and 1 more. Effective Dec 8, 1987

### Historical (superseded or no longer in force)

- [AD 2015-17-21](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2015-17-21) (historical): High-pressure turbine (HPT) disks · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-C-37. Effective Dec 2, 2015
- [AD 2014-24-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2014-24-08) (historical): Fuel leaks · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-C-37. Effective Jan 6, 2015
- [AD 2013-19-18](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-18) (historical): LPT stage 2 disc failure · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-B-75 and 1 more. Effective Nov 7, 2013
- [AD 2013-19-17](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2013-19-17) (historical): Failure of rotating life limited parts · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-B-37. Effective Nov 7, 2013
- [AD 2011-11-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2011-11-08) (historical): LP Turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37, RB211-535E4-B-75 and 1 more. Effective Jun 30, 2011
- [AD 2008-22-24](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2008-22-24) (historical): Low pressure compressor (LPC) fan blade · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Dec 9, 2008
- [AD 2006-11-05 R1](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-05-R1) (historical): Disc assemblies · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-524B-02 and 27 more. Effective May 1, 2007
- [AD 2006-11-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2006-11-05) (historical): High pressure compressor (HPC) stage 3 disc assemblies · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-524B-02, RB211-524B-B-02 and 24 more. Effective Jun 27, 2006
- [AD 2005-02-05](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2005-02-05) (historical): Low Pressure Compressor (LPC) Fan Blade Roots · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Feb 11, 2005
- [AD 2004-26-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-26-03) (historical): High pressure (HP) turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-37 and 3 more. Effective Jan 13, 2005
- [AD 2004-01-20](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2004-01-20) (historical): High pressure compressor (HPC) · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-22B/MOD 72-8700, RB211-524B-02 and 27 more. Effective Feb 24, 2004
- [AD 2003-17-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-17-15) (historical): Low pressure (LP) turbine stage 2 discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Oct 2, 2003
- [AD 2003-12-15](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-12-15) (historical): LPC fan blade roots · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Jul 30, 2003
- [AD 2003-10-03](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2003-10-03) (historical): High Pressure (HP) turbine discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Jun 20, 2003
- [AD 2002-23-08](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2002-23-08) (historical): Low Pressure (LP) Turbine Stage 2 Discs · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Dec 30, 2002
- [AD 2001-23-02](https://openairdocs.org/ad/2001-23-02) (historical): High Pressure Turbine Disks · Rolls-Royce RB211-22B-02, RB211-535C-37, RB211-535E4-37 and 2 more. Effective Dec 24, 2001
- [AD 98-07-07](https://openairdocs.org/ad/98-07-07) (historical): Fuel System Tube Assembly · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective Apr 29, 1998
- [AD 86-07-01](https://openairdocs.org/ad/86-07-01) (historical): Outer Combustion Case Inspection · Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4-37, RB211-535E4-B-37 and RB211-535E4-B-75. Effective May 16, 1986

## Information bulletins (advisory) (1 in force)

- [SAIB 2026-11](https://openairdocs.org/saib/2026-11): Theft of Turbofan Engine Parts before Mutilation. Issued Jun 8, 2026

## NTSB investigations

None matched to N972FD.

## FAA accident and incident reports

None matched to N972FD.

## Service difficulty reports (105, newest 50)

As reported by operators and repair stations. Matched to this aircraft by N-number and event date, checked against the reported serial number, make and model.

- [SDR FDEA202502030171](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202502030171), Feb 3, 2025: CREASE BEAM. CRACKED. MAIN CABIN STA 1020 RH CREASE BEAM IS CRACKED IN 3 SPOTS AROUND HOLE. CUT / TRIMMED DAMAGE SECTION OF CREASE BEAM INNER CHORD FROM STA 1010 TO ORIGINAL SPLICE A
- [SDR FDEA202407241048](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202407241048), Jul 24, 2024: TRANSMISSION. FAILED. TE FLAP DISAGREE WHEN TRANSITIONING FROM FLAPS 20 TO 25. RAN QRH, LANDED UNEVENTFULLY. EWR FIM: 27-51-808 DEBRIEF CREW TE FLAPS WILL NOT GO TO 25 AT WHICH POINT
- [SDR FDEA202407090976](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202407090976), Jul 9, 2024: BATTERY PACK. NO TEST. HALF OF INTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHTS ARE INOP DURING TEST. REMOVED AND REPLACED RIGHT EMERGNCY LIGHT BATTERY PACK.
- [SDR FDEA202406110791](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202406110791), Jun 11, 2024: LAMP. FAILED. EMERGENCY LIGHT 'UNARMED' LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED AND OP'S CHECKED GOOD IN REF TO 757 MM 33-16-02-2.
- [SDR FDEA202404090452](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202404090452), Apr 9, 2024: WARNING MESSAGE. ILLUMINATED. ON APPROACH WHEN SELECTING FLAPS 25 RECEIVED A TE FLAP DISAGREE MESSAGE. DISCONTINUED APPROACH AND COMPLIED WITH THE QRH. MESSAGE CLEARED. LANDED FLAPS 20. PER 
- [SDR FDEA202310111740](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202310111740), Oct 11, 2023: WINDOW. FAILED. IN FLIGHT, R FWD WINDSHIELD ELECTRICAL ARCING LOWER HEATING ELEMENT. REPLACED FIRST OFFICER WINDOW #1 PER MM 56-11-01-4 . ALL TEST OK , A/C READY FOR FLIGHT .
- [SDR FDEA202305171059](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202305171059), May 17, 2023: SKIN. BURNED. L/H STRUT OUTBD HAS SIGN OF BURNT AT PPS. 174.3 WORK ACCOMPLISHED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDEX E.Z # F-5450-T0374528 L/H STRUT STRUCTURE - OUTBOARD SIDE SKIN PANEL 
- [SDR FDEA202305161060](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202305161060), May 16, 2023: FLAP. CHAFED. R/H WING OUTBD FLAP CHAFFED ON UPPER SIDE NEAR SPOILER #10 PERFORMED TRAILING EDGE FLAP NOSE SKIN REPAIR - AREA ADJACENT TO A NOSE RIB, PER SRM 57-53-01-2R, REP
- [SDR FDEA202305160979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202305160979), May 16, 2023: SLAT. DAMAGED. R/H WING SLAT #5 HAS HOLE ON CLOSURE PANEL INBD SIDE PERFORMED REPAIR FOR MENTIONED CLOSURE PANEL PER SRM 51-70-07 , REF SRM 57-43-01-2R,REPAIR 10, PARAGRAPH 4.
- [SDR FDEA202305151058](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202305151058), May 15, 2023: PANEL. CRACKED. AFT CARGO COMP. DURING INS L/H SIDE FLOOR PANEL FOUND CRACK AT STA 1240 DAMAGED PART REMOVED AND NEW PART P/N FX-146N5391-143 (SIDE PANEL) INSTALLED PER SRM 51-
- [SDR FDEA202305151057](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202305151057), May 15, 2023: PANEL. CRACKED. AFT CARGO COMP. DURING INS L/H SIDE FLOOR PANEL FOUND CRACK AT STA 1380 DAMGED PART REMOVED AND NEW PART P/N FX-146N5391-147 (SIDE PLATE) INSTALLED PER SRM 51-4
- [SDR FDEA202305110869](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202305110869), May 11, 2023: UNKNOWN. UNKNOWN. PDIS 972 31-10 9383 11MAY23 VIE FACT U EMERGENCY LIGHTS PLASTIC ANNUNCIATION LIGHT COVER FELL OFF DURING SHUTDOWN CHECKLIST. COULD NOT LOCATE ALL PARTS IN COCKP
- [SDR FDEA202211122760](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202211122760), Nov 12, 2022: BULB. INOPERATIVE. EXTERIOR EMERGENCY LIGHT (SLIDE LIGHT) DOOR 1R INOP. BULB REPLACED ACC AMM 33-51-06-2-1 (REV 130.5). OPS TEST SATIS.
- [SDR FDEA202210242676](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202210242676), Oct 24, 2022: STEERING SYS. UNKNOWN. AIRCRAFT PULLING LEFT DURING MOVEMENT IN ALL PHASES OF GROUND OPS. INSPECTED STEERING ACTUATOR AND LINKS IAW AMM 32-51-00-0 WITHOUT ANY DEFECT FOUND. PERFORMED 
- [SDR FDEA202203140511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202203140511), Mar 14, 2022: LATCH. BROKEN. HAZCAN FIRE EXTINGUISHER COMPARTMENT LATCH BROKEN. OIL 14MAR22 15:28 BSL U NO RESTRICTION - ITEM DEFERRED PER THE NEF PROGRAM ITEM DEFERRED PER THE NEF: 26-20-1
- [SDR FDEA202112310777](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202112310777), Dec 31, 2021: NONE. NONE. L/H SLIDE LIGHT INOP. RELAMPED BULB, OPS CHECK NORMAL REF AMM 33-51-06-2-1
- [SDR FDEA202112223121](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202112223121), Dec 22, 2021: TRANSMITTER. FAILED. PDIS 972 27-50 7959 22DEC21 CGN FACT U TE FLAP ASYM ILLUMINATED WHEN FLAPS 1 WAS SELECTED. FOLLOWED QRH 9.1.14 LANDED AT 162 KIAS WITH NO ISSUES. PART 22DEC21 1
- [SDR FDEA202108222070](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202108222070), Aug 22, 2021: STRUT. DAMAGED. DURING C CHECK FOUND BURN DAMAGE ON RH SIDE OF NR 2 PYLON INSTALLED DOUBLER REPAIR PER EA F-5450-T0363070P1.
- [SDR FDEA202107261863](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202107261863), Jul 26, 2021: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. FOUND CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK CROWN AT STA 1630 RBL 24.5 PERFORMED SEAT TRACK REPAIR PER SRM 53-00-52-2R OPTION 1 FIG 201
- [SDR FDEA202107261862](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202107261862), Jul 26, 2021: SEAT TRACK. CORRODED. FOUND CORROSION ON SEAT TRACK CROWN AT STA 1640 LBL 48 PERFORMED SEAT TRACK REPAIR PER SRM 53-00-52-2R OPTION 1 FIG 201
- [SDR FDEA202107261861](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202107261861), Jul 26, 2021: SEAT TRACK. CRACKED. FOUND CRACKED SEAT TRACK FLANGE BETWEEN STA 1580-1600 LBL 58.22 PERFORMED SEAT TRACK REPAIR PER SRM 53-00-52 2R OPTION 1 FIG 201
- [SDR FDEA202103090604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202103090604), Mar 9, 2021: LEVER. DIRTY. PDIS 972 32-30 7160 09MAR21 CDG FACT U LOGPAGES:3301344 "GEAR DISAGREE" ON SHORT FINAL. GO AROUND AND FOLLOWED QRH PROCEDURES TO A NORMAL LANDING NO INDICATIONS
- [SDR FDEA202101130088](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA202101130088), Jan 13, 2021: TRIM SYSTEM. INTERMITTENT. RUDDER TRIM BECOME INOPERATIVE INFLIGHT STUCK AT 2 DEGREES LEFT. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON GROUND. PERFORMED RUDDER TRIM SYSTEM TEST, IAW AMM 27-21-00-5-1. TEST SA
- [SDR FDEA2020082091942](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA2020082091942), Aug 19, 2020: CYLINDER. DISCHARGED. DURING REMOVAL OF R1 SLIDE FOUND R1 DOOR EMERGENCY POWER RESERVOIR BOTTLE DISCHARGED. R & R THE EMERGENCY POWER RESERVOIR CYLINDER IAW MM 52-11-30-4, CHECKED OK
- [SDR FDEA2020081871919](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA2020081871919), Aug 17, 2020: BOTTLE. OUT OF LIMITS. R1 DOOR SLIDE INFLATION CYLINDER PRESSURE OUT OF LIMITS. R & R THE R1 DOOR SLIDE IAW AMM 25-66-01-4.
- [SDR FDEA2020071081481](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA2020071081481), Jul 8, 2020: SKIN. DAMAGED. DURING WALK AROUND, FOUND HOLE ON RIGHT AFT NAVIGATION LIGHT ACCESS DOOR AT LOWER PART. R & R THE RT WING WING TIP AFT ASSY IAW MM 57-31-01-4, ALL CHECKED OK.
- [SDR FDEA2020031290507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA2020031290507), Mar 9, 2020: LIGHT. INOPERATIVE. MDIS 972 33-50 6132 09MAR20 MXP FACT U LH SLIDE EMERGENCY LIGHT L25 FOUND INOP. LH SLIDE EMRGENCY LIGHT L25 LAMP (P/N 767) REPLACED IAW AMM 33-51-06-2-1. OPS CH
- [SDR FDEA201907081508](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081508), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 333.45-377.45 LBL 08-55 DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-50-1A ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1 REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED IAW SRM 53-00-50-
- [SDR FDEA201907081507](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081507), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 365-377 B/L 0- RBL 13 DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-50-1A ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1 REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW SRM
- [SDR FDEA201907081506](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081506), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 365-377 RBL 15-24.75 DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMTS IAW SRM 53-00-50-1A ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1 REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW SRM 5
- [SDR FDEA201907081505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081505), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 297-310.5 RBL 42-62 DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-00-1A ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1, REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW SRM 
- [SDR FDEA201907081503](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081503), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 310.5-324 RBL 42-62 IS DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-50-1A ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1, REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW S
- [SDR FDEA201907081502](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081502), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 297-350 RBL 02-42 DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW 53-00-50-1A ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1 REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW SRM 53-00-5
- [SDR FDEA201907081501](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081501), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. FLOOR PANEL B/S 324-365, BL 0-RBL 62 IS DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-50-1A, ALLOWABLE DAMAGE TABLE 1, REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW
- [SDR FDEA201907081500](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201907081500), Jul 8, 2019: FLOOR PANEL. DAMAGED. UPPER DECK FLOOR PANEL DAMAGED B/S 365-377 RBL 26-44 IS DAMAGED OUTSIDE PERMITTED LIMITS IAW SRM 51-00-50 -1A TABLE 1 REPAIR AS REQD. REPAIRED FLOOR PANEL IAW S
- [SDR FDEA201906241539](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906241539), Jun 24, 2019: STRAP. DAMAGED. AGING AIRCRAFT MAIN DECK BS 377.7 LBL 24.75 STABILIZER STRAP REPAIR. REPAIR REPLACED IAW EA #F-5310-T0348004 P1 AND SRM 53-00-51 REPAIR 12.
- [SDR FDEA201906201540](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906201540), Jun 20, 2019: SKIN. DENTED. RT ELEV HAS A DENT ON TOP MIDDLE SURFACE REPAIRED THE DAMAGED UPPER PANEL OF THE RT ELEVATOR PER SRM 55-20-01-0I IDENTIFICATION 1, SRM 55-20-01-2R REPAIR 1 AND 
- [SDR FDEA201906191529](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906191529), Jun 19, 2019: SKIN. DENTED. DENT ON FUSELAGE SKIN AT B/S 522, 1" BELOW STR 26L DENT MEASURED AND EVALUATED AND FOUND OUT OF LIMITS IAW SRM 53-00-01-1A, REV 127 FIG 101 DET III, CARRIED OUT
- [SDR FDEA201906191525](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906191525), Jun 19, 2019: STRIP. CORRODED. RT ELEV O/B AFT END CAP STRIP BULGING. FABRICATED AND REPLACED PARTS IAW GMM 7-0-1001 AND DRAWING#183N2006 AND 183N2007 AND IAW SRM 51-40-02.
- [SDR FDEA201906191523](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906191523), Jun 19, 2019: STRIP. CORRODED. LT ELEV O/B AFT END CAP STRIP BULGING. FABRICATED AND REPLACED PARTS IAW GMM7-0-1001 AND BOEING DRAWING# 183N2006 AND 183N2007 AND IAW SRM51-40-02.
- [SDR FDEA201906191489](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906191489), Jun 19, 2019: SLEEVE. CRACKED. ENG #2 I/B T/R SLEEVBE CRACKED AT LOWER CORNER OF CUTOUT FOR BLOCKER DOOR #10 REPAIRED CRACKE ON ENGINE #2 LT T/R SLEEVE INNER PERFORATED SKIN AT THE BLOCKER DO
- [SDR FDEA201906191478](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906191478), Jun 19, 2019: BRACKET. CRACKED. RT O/B AFT FLAP, O/B AUX TRACK FAIRING BRACKET IS CRACKED REPLACED RT O/B AFT FLAP O/B AUX TRACK FAIRING BRACKET IAW SRM 51-40-02 AFTER FABRICATION OF NEW BRACK
- [SDR FDEA201906181532](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906181532), Jun 18, 2019: PANEL. CRACKED. SLAT #5 LOWER TRAILING EDGE SKIRT IS CRACKED. REPAIRED THE DAMAGE SLAT #5 LOWER FLEX PANEL PER SRM 57-43-02-2R, SRM 57-43-01-0I IDENTIFICATION 1, SRM 57-43-01-2
- [SDR FDEA201906181522](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906181522), Jun 18, 2019: PANEL. CRACKED. SLAT #6 LOWER TRAILING EDGE MIDDLE SKIRT IS CRACKED. REPAIRED THE DAMAGED SLAT #6 LOWER FLEX PANEL PER SRM 57-43-02-2R, SRM 57-43-01-0I IDENTIFICATION 1, SRM 57
- [SDR FDEA201906181511](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906181511), Jun 18, 2019: BRACKET. DAMAGED. AFT CARGO DOOR AFT SIDE SEAL DEPRESSOR LOWER CORNER BRACKET IS DAMAGED FABRICATED NEW BRACKET IAW DRAWING#140N2791 REV.B AND GMM 7-0-1001 REV.156. P/N 2024T0-04
- [SDR FDEA201906141538](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906141538), Jun 14, 2019: STRAP. DAMAGED. AGING AIRCRAFT MAIN DECK BS 365.25 LBL 24.75 STABILIZER STRAP REPAIR. REPAIR REPLACED IAW EA # F-5310-T0348004 P1 AND SRM 51-00-51 REPAIR 13.
- [SDR FDEA201906141537](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906141537), Jun 14, 2019: STRAP. DAMAGED. AGING AIRCRAFT MAIN DECK BS 365-.25 LBL 45..50 STABILIZER STRAP REPAIR. REPAIR REPLACED IAW EA #F-5310-T0348004 P1 AND SRM 53-00-51 REPAIR 12.
- [SDR FDEA201906051228](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201906051228), Jun 5, 2019: TRANSCEIVER. MALFUNCTIONED. RADAR NOT GIVING ACCURATE INFORMATION REASON CODE : PREMATURE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION OFF MPN: 066-50008-0406 POS: ONL SRL: 12218 TAG NBR: 2611E0 ON MPN: 066-50008
- [SDR FDEA201905101024](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201905101024), May 10, 2019: LATCH. FAILED. DURING POST FLIGHT CHECK FOUND LATCH ON, LAVATORY ACCESS DOOR, BENEATH SINK BROKEN. IN REF TO DISC. 25-40/5348 PREVENTIVELY SET LAV TO INOP RELEASED FOR SERVICE
- [SDR FDEA201902010241](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/FDEA201902010241), Feb 1, 2019: LEAF SPRING. WORN. THE LEAF SPRINGS ON THE ESCAPE SLIDE GIRT BAR AT DOOR 1R ARE WORN. REPLACED LEAF SPRINGS IAW SRM 51-40-02 AND REF IPC 25-66-05-05 .

All 105: https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N972FD/reports.md

## STCs that may be installed (OpenAirDocs) (1)

Approved for this aircraft's airframe or engine model, in force first, then newest. The registry doesn't record which STCs an aircraft has; its records do.

### Approved for the engine (Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 series)

- [STC SA4005NM](https://openairdocs.org/stc/SA4005NM): Precise Flight Inc. Pulselite Control System. Precise Flight Inc. Lists RB211-535E4-37

## Related

- Other Boeing 757-28A aircraft: https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-757-28a/aircraft.md
- The Rolls-Royce RB211-535E4 series engine: https://openairdocs.org/engine/rolls-royce-rb211-535e4-series.md

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